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Metro
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Metro
Steven Gerrard names PSG's 'biggest problem' after Champions League final win
Steven Gerrard believes Paris Saint-Germain could now face a 'big problem' in the summer transfer window after their 5-0 win against Inter in the Champions League final. Luis Enrique's side hammered Inter in Saturday's final with Desire Doue scoring twice, while Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and 19-year-old substitute Senny Mayulu also found the net in an impressive performance at the Allianz Arena. PSG impressed during the knockout stages of the Champions League this season as they eliminated Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal en route to the final. And Gerrard believes the newly crowned European champions face a difficult task in improving Luis Enrique's squad before the start of next season. 'The biggest problem they've got, if they've got a problem, is where do they go to improve it?' Gerrard asked. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. 'Do they give the recruitment some time off? Who is out there, who is available, who can come in and take this team to the next level? Because they've got everything.' Gerrard also hailed PSG's Vitinha as 'the new Xavi' after another impressive display at the heart of Luis Enrique's midfield. 'We spoke before the game – does he deserve to be mentioned in the same breath as Ancelotti, Jose Mourinho, Pep Guardiola? The answer is yes, it's such an emphatic way as well,' Gerrard said on TNT Sports. 'This team he's put together, it can beat you in any way, it can beat you with speed, it can beat you with quality, it can force you into a low block and have the variety to open low blocks up, it's fantastic with set-pieces, it's got so any game-changers. The talent across this squad… it's a special group of players and they're getting coached by a special person as well. 'There's one way to answer it – go and put in the best Champions League performance there's ever been. I'm 45 years of age and I've never seen a performance like that. Challenge that. 'To a man, there's no ego, they're prepared to do the dirty work. More Trending 'I think they were 4-0 up and both wingers were chasing back to regain the ball. They're prepared to do the hard yards, they fight for each other, they survive when they need to survive. 'They're an all-round good team, they're brilliant at both sides of the game.' Owen Hargreaves then said: What about Vitinha? It's like he had the freedom of the pitch, nobody got near him at any point. Gerrard replied: 'The new Xavi, he's the new Xavi.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Luis Enrique names his choice to win Ballon d'Or after Champions League final MORE: Gianluigi Donnarumma speaks out on his PSG future after Champions League win MORE: Thierry Henry and Arsene Wenger share emotional celebration after Champions League final
Wales Online
20 hours ago
- Business
- Wales Online
Steven Gerrard's massive net worth, model wife and daughter's baby with jailed criminal's son
Steven Gerrard's massive net worth, model wife and daughter's baby with jailed criminal's son The Liverpool legend is on punditry duty for TNT Sports' coverage of the Champions League final Gerrard and his wife Alex Curran will celebrate 18 years of marriage next month (Image: Dave J Hogan/Dave) The biggest prize in European club football is up for grabs tonight as Paris Saint-Germain take on Inter Milan in the Champions League final in Munich. Inter are looking to seal their fourth Champions League title after overcoming Barcelona in a thrilling semi-final contest, while PSG are determined to finally get their hands on the trophy that has eluded them throughout their history and win it for the first time, having beaten a string of English sides - Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal - to make it to the final. Millions will tune in from around the world to watch the eagerly-anticipated clash, with TNT Sports broadcasting the game in the UK. The coverage will be fronted by Laura Woods, with a stacked punditry line-up featuring Steven Gerrard, Rio Ferdinand, Karen Carney and Owen Hargreaves. Gerrard, of course, knows a thing about winning the Champions League, having lifted the trophy as captain of Liverpool after their remarkable comeback win against AC Milan in the 2005 final in Istanbul. An Anfield legend, the former midfielder hung up his boots in 2016 as he brought the curtain down on a career that also saw him win countless individual awards as well as two FA Cups, three League Cups, a UEFA Cup and a UEFA Super Cup. Since retiring from playing, Gerrard has moved into management, taking charge of Rangers, Aston Villa and Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq. However, he left the Saudi Pro League club in January. As he prepares to give his take on Saturday night's action, here's what you need to know about the Liverpool icon's life away from football. Huge net worth After a lucrative playing career, Gerrard has a huge estimated net worth of around £75 million, according to 888Sports. He is believed to have earned around £22.5 million over the course of his career which saw him spend 17 years at Liverpool before hanging up his boots at MLS side LA Galaxy. The 45-year-old has also earned a pretty penny in management, having been on a reported £15.2 million-a-year salary while manager of Al-Ettifaq. That figure made Gerrard the fourth-highest paid manager in the world at the time, with only Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola and Diego Simeone ahead of him. His huge net worth has also been boosted by several different sponsorship deals over the course of his career, having endorsed the brands including Adidas, Jaguar and Lucozade. Model wife Gerrard will celebrate 18 years of marriage with his wife Alex Curran next month, having tied the knot in a glamorous ceremony in Buckinghamshire in June 2007. Funnily enough, the couple - who first got together in 2002 - married on the same day as the weddings of his England team-mates Gary Neville and Michael Carrick. A former nail technician, Curran later moved into modelling and worked as a fashion columnist for the Daily Mirror and OK! Magazine. Together, the couple have four children together - Lilly-Ella, Lexie, Lourdes and Lio. During Gerrard's time at Al-Ettifaq, Curran and the children chose to live in Bahrain rather than Saudi Arabia and lived a glamorous lifestyle in a luxury villa. While he was manager at Rangers, the former Liverpool ace admitted his wife would see him quit football management "tomorrow" due to the pressure it puts on their family life. He told the High Performance Podcast: 'There are times when it dominates your life and you can't control that. That's what it is. 'But there will be a stage in my life where I have to give it up, for the sake of my family and for myself. To cut it, and live life with a bit of peace. There's got to be a stage of your life where you have calm and peace, but at the moment I don't feel ready for it. 'I do still feel full of energy. I do think I can help players. I do see opportunities to have more highs, and buzzes, and adrenaline rushes. 'For Alex and the kids, at some stage, I'm going to have to give me self to them, 100%. When that will be, who knows? Alex would take it tomorrow. She'd take it tomorrow.' He added: 'Alex is the one who brings me down, when I've come in, and think I'm fantastic. If I've scored a goal, or we've won a game, she pipes me down. 'And when you're on the floor, and you're staring at the wall, she's the one who helps pick you up." Daughter's baby with jailed criminal's son In January, Gerrard's eldest daughter Lilly-Ella revealed that she is expecting her first child with boyfriend Lee Byrne. The 20-year-old revealed the news on social media as she shared a photo of her positive pregnancy test and added the caption: "Our little secret. "The best news," she added. "Mini us is on the way." Her partner Lee is the son of notorious Dublin criminal Liam Byrne, who was sentenced to five years in prison for weapons charges in October 2024. Meanwhile, Lee's grandfather, James 'Jaws' Byrne, who died last year at the age of 77, was a career criminal. Article continues below However, LBC reports that Gerrard treats Lee "just as he would anyone else', while he was also thrilled to hear that he was becoming a grandfather at the age of 45. In response to Lilly-Ella's announcement, he wrote: 'We can't wait, great news and congratulations - we love you."
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Liverpool Should Turn to Iconic Player as New Assistant Manager
Could Steven Gerrard Be the Ideal First Team Addition? Liverpool's Premier League title parade was followed by several hard resets, emotionally and structurally. Among them may be a significant change to Arne Slot's backroom staff after just one year on Merseyside. Assistant manager John Heitinga is strongly linked with a return to the Netherlands, where Ajax look poised to offer him their head coach position. It's a logical move for the former Dutch international and validates his short but successful stint on Merseyside. Though the ambitious former midfielder may well choose to remain under the wing of a world-class steward such as Slot for one more year, a move to the illustrious Ajax engineer hot seat may prove too tempting. Advertisement Slot will, understandably, want continuity within his setup—but this unexpected vacancy may present an opportunity for something different. Something iconic may well come to the Anfield fore and may well offer a new and historic dynamic. As Liverpool prepares for a sweeping summer rebuild on the pitch, a familiar face from the past could help reinforce the cultural core of the squad: Steven Gerrard, the Red's greatest-ever servant. A Legend in Need of a Reset It's no secret that Gerrard's managerial career hasn't hit the heights many anticipated, especially following his fast start in Scotland as Rangers manager. A league title with the Ibrox giants was followed by underwhelming spells at Aston Villa and, most recently, Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League. The latter seemed more like a retreat than a challenge—a quiet exit from Europe's intense spotlight to solidify his family's future with unbelievable wealth. His tactical identity blurred, his teams disjointed, and for all the aura Gerrard carries as a player, it hasn't translated consistently into the dugout. The time to reset has arrived and where better than his footballing church? Advertisement This would not be seen as a step-down, merely recognition that it's not yet his time to lead. Maybe what Gerrard needs is not another head coaching job in a volatile setting that puts him continually under the spotlight, but a return to his footballing roots—his footballing family. A first-team coaching role at Liverpool, under a modern tactician like Arne Slot, could be the perfect decision. It would allow Gerrard to deepen his understanding of cutting-edge systems, absorb fresh ideas, and reconnect with the club's daily rhythms at a tactical and emotional level. No pressure on results, no weekly inquests—just learning, contributing, evolving. The respect within the dressing would be immediate and you suspect that his new boss, Slot, would remain ultra-professional and expect the same of his potential new appointee. Learning from Thiago, Learning from Within The idea of elite ex-players transitioning into top coaches has gained momentum in the past ten years, and recent developments at Barcelona only strengthen the case. Former Liverpool maestro Thiago Alcântara, who joined Hansi Flick's staff after injury forced a premature retirement, has received glowing feedback from those close to the Barca setup. Praised for his tactical clarity and player management instincts, Thiago's coaching arc already feels promising. As perhaps the greatest operator ever to grace the hallowed Anfield turf, the emerging youth sat on the brink of the elite could surely learn from a player who is closer to a magician than a sportsman. He too would surely be a candidate to work under a man like Arne, with boundless enthusiasm and talent that will still be prominent to the stable below him. Advertisement There's no reason Gerrard couldn't follow a similar path as Thiago. He already has a head start in the form of managerial experience, despite its mixed results. In Liverpool's current context, Gerrard wouldn't be a vanity hire or nostalgic appointment, but something that enhanced the needs of both the squad and the coaching staff. He'd be a bridge between eras—a living symbol of club identity who could connect with younger players while learning from a progressive footballing mind like Slot. Gerrard doesn't need to dominate the dressing room; he just needs to be in it. A desire for a win will forever be ingrained within the former number eight, whereas the pain of defeat in red would be a real and lasting result of his adoration. What is the Answer? Liverpool is entering a new age—fresh management, strategic squad turnover, and a post-Klopp culture that's still taking shape. The Sporting CEO, Michael Edwards, and his Sporting Director, Richard Hughes, may see bringing Gerrard into this moment would reinforce continuity, and more importantly, recalibrate his career from a place of strength. With Alexander-Arnold likely to leave, the club is light on cultural torchbearers in the dressing room. Gerrard's presence would reintroduce that spine—not as a sentimental talisman, but as someone players inherently respect. Advertisement This wouldn't be the path to immediate glory for Gerrard, nor is it meant to be. It's a long game—an opportunity to observe, contribute, and eventually re-emerge with a more refined vision of who he is as a coach. For Slot, it's a chance to add a highly motivated apprentice to his bench. For Liverpool, it's the perfect convergence of opportunity, timing, and symbolism. There's a famous quote from Gerrard during his playing days: 'When you put on the shirt, you carry the history.' Perhaps it's time he puts on the staff tracksuit, not to carry history, but to help shape the future. Imagine the scenes and the noise within fortress Anfield that would erupt on opening day, if Steven Gerrard were to become part of his team once more.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
It's now time for Liverpool legend to RETURN to the club
It's now time for Liverpool legend to RETURN to the club Why it's time for Gerrard to come back to Liverpool Look, Gerrard has adventured out of Liverpool for the last decade or so. He's gone to LA, he's lived in Scotland and Birmingham and even Saudi Arabia. Advertisement But his heartstrings have always pulled him back to Liverpool. There have always been pit stops at the club. Whether to turn out for legends games at Anfield or train the club's U18 side, Gerrard's always been drawn back to his boyhood Reds. Now there's a golden opportunity in front of the club's coaching staff to lure Gerrard back in. With Johnny Heintinga potentially leaving, there is an assistant coaching position to be filled and Gerrard is the perfect fit. Sure, he may have higher aspirations. He may want to be a manager but this is an opportunity to work for the club he loves. To be part of the team where he truly belongs. As a manager, Steven Gerrard is still very young. At 44-years-old, there's no shame in going back to the drawing board and taking a step back, in order to then take two steps forward. Advertisement Because at the end of the day this is an opportunity that could benefit him also, should it arise. As an assistant coach, he will be learning from one of the best young minds in the modern world in Arne Slot. He will be working alongside brilliant individuals who have all contributed behind the scenes to Liverpool's Premier League title success. For Liverpool, they get an important scouse voice back in the dressing room. They get an iconic figure working alongside Liverpool's first team stars, teaching them to secrets to his success. He'll also be valuable for the young players coming through the ranks. In Gerrard's first and so far only tenure as a coach at Liverpool, he played a key role in the development of Curtis Jones.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
This ain't no fakeover as Rangers secure a tantalising new era – Scott McDermott reacts to the real journey
You can't say their punters don't deserve at least one day in the sun and here's why Cavenagh and Co are for real Since Rangers' darkest hour in 2012 there have been false dawns. Title number 55 under Steven Gerrard when they stopped Celtic's bid for 10-in-a-row. A Europa League Final in Seville against Eintracht Frankfurt. Those were bright spots amidst the black cloud which has engulfed this club since liquidation. But this feels different. If you're a Rangers supporter, it must feel seismic. The £100 million American buy-out at Ibrox is a monumental moment in the club's long history. This is no Fakeover, as some sceptics and cynics labelled it. No, unlike that title triumph in 2021 and their Euro glory run a year later, this should be the real deal for Rangers fans. And you can't say their punters don't deserve at least one day in the sun. Remember the so-called 'journey'? From Craig Whyte's crumpled grey suit to Charles Green's interview from his hospital bed. From their AGM in a gazebo to a courtroom battle with Mike Ashley. From getting beat by Stirling Albion whose manager was at a wedding - to losing the Ramsdens Cup Final to Raith Rovers. From Pedro Caixinha standing in a Luxembourg hedge to Graeme Murty's hand-stand at Dens Park. From Anestis Argyriou to Emilson Cribari. Sebastian Faure to Fran Sandaza. The last 13 years have been littered with a series of failures and embarrassment. That's not to mention losing 13 of a possible 14 titles to Celtic. As well as taking regular beatings off their Old Firm rivals who have racked up Trebles like they're going out of fashion. Gerrard's title and Seville 2022 offered fans a bit of hope that better times were around the corner. When they were champions four years ago, everyone knew they should have kicked on. But the Ibrox board was asleep at the wheel. They got complacent off the back of a solitary league flag. That saw Gerrard leave and allowed Celtic to take control of the city again. They were false starts for Rangers. But a new era beckons now under Andrew Cavenagh, Paarag Marathe and the San Francisco 49ers. Tomorrow morning, supporters won't go to their work with their heads down, waiting for the next slagging from a Celtic colleague. Thanks to this takeover, they can look up again with a bit of pride and optimism for the future. That's all they've craved for over this last decade. At the slightest sign of progress, they latched on, praying for brighter days ahead. Now, that feeling should be genuine. Of course, things won't change overnight when it comes to success on the pitch. Cavenagh and Co have a massive job on their hands at Ibrox. A new manager has to be appointed, for a start. The playing squad needs to be reshaped with far more quality - and a different mentality has to be fostered. That will be the job of new sporting director Kevin Thelwell who starts next week. Auchenhowie needs a revamp as well, with a complete culture change imperative if the club is to move forward. But their most immediate task is to make Rangers Scotland's premier club again. They've said it themselves in their takeover statement. Without being the best team in the country and having access to Champions League riches, they can't possibly get to where they want to be. So toppling Celtic will be the first challenge. The new manager will have a £20 million kitty to play with in the transfer window, with limited time to make it work ahead of a European qualifier on July 22. You'd like to think that £20 million will be on top of any loose change they already had in the summer piggy bank. Will it be enough to build a squad capable of beating Celtic to a title? Only time will tell, of course. But for Rangers and their supporters, it's a start. A fresh, fascinating, tantalising start. The black cloud has been lifted. A new dawn, instead of a false one. And the real journey starts now.
